Butter Chicken Sourdough Focaccia: A Bold Fusion You Didn’t Know You Needed If Italy and India had a delicious love child, it might just be Butter Chicken Sourdough Focaccia—a dish that fuses the pillowy, golden-crusted charm of Italian focaccia with the rich, spiced decadence of North Indian butter chicken. This is comfort food on steroids. …
Goan Beef Chilli Fry
Beef Chilli Fry is a spicy, dry beef dish popular in Indian, particularly in Goa and Kerala. It’s known for its bold flavors, combining tender beef strips with onions, green chilies, garlic, and spices. The dish is typically stir-fried and often served as a side or appetizer. I have different recipes for Beef Chilli Fry. …
Chicken Mumtaz
Chicken Mumtaz is a rich and flavorful Indian dish known for its creamy, mildly spiced, and aromatic gravy. It’s said to have been inspired by Mughlai cuisine and is often associated with royal flavors, using ingredients like cream, nuts, and aromatic spices. The exact historical origins of Chicken Mumtaz are somewhat murky, as it doesn’t …
Moong Dal Payasam
Payasam is a traditional South Indian dessert, especially popular in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It’s a sweet pudding usually made with milk, sugar or jaggery, and a base ingredient like rice, vermicelli, lentils, or sago (sabudana). It’s flavored with cardamom, garnished with ghee-fried cashews and raisins, and often served during festivals and celebrations. In this …
Chicken Bhuna Masala
Chicken Bhuna Masala is a rich, thick, and flavorful Indian curry made by slowly cooking chicken with onions, tomatoes, and a blend of spices until the sauce becomes concentrated and “bhuna” (which means “to be fried” or “sautéed”)—dense and deeply flavorful. Bhuna Masala has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the culinary traditions …
Vendakkai Poriyal
Vendakkai Poriyal (வெண்டைக்காய் பொரியல்) is a classic South Indian stir-fry made with okra (lady’s finger). It’s simple, delicious, and usually eaten with rice and sambar or rasam. This literally means “Vendakkai Poriyal” (வெண்டைக்காய் பொரியல்) literally means:
Achari Kheema – A Spicy, Tangy Twist on Minced Meat Magic 🍋🌶️
Achari Kheema – A Spicy, Tangy Twist on Minced Meat Magic 🍋🌶️ If you’re craving bold flavors and a serious punch of spice, Achari Kheema is your new best friend. This dish brings together the rich, savory depth of minced meat with the zesty, lip-smacking tang of Indian pickling spices—think fennel, nigella, mustard seeds, and …
Dubai Chocolate Easter Egg
🍫 What Is Dubai Chocolate? A Taste of Luxury and Local Flavor When you think of Dubai, chances are you imagine glittering skyscrapers, luxury shopping, and golden sands. But there’s another hidden gem rising in the culinary world—Dubai chocolate. Rich, indulgent, and inspired by the region’s heritage, Dubai is putting its own unique stamp on …
Deviled Eggs Cupcakes
If you’re thinking sweet, think again, these Deviled Egg Cupcakes are a cheeky, savory spin on your favorite finger food. Think fluffy baked egg whites as the ‘cupcake’ and a swirl of creamy deviled yolk ‘frosting’ on top. They’re weirdly wonderful, crowd-pleasing, and made to steal the show at your next brunch or potluck. I’m …
Dubai Chocolate
Pistachio paste, Chocolate & Kataifi pastry makes this delicious and infamous Dubai Chocolates. While the original is a bar, I’ve made some individual chocolates that are just perfect as a gift or to just enjoy yourself. “Dubai chocolate” has recently become a global sensation, captivating dessert enthusiasts worldwide. This indulgent treat typically consists of a …